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Chickpea Chocolate Cake


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                    This recipe was formulated for the Northern Pulse Growers Association

Ingredients
1 ½ cups  semi-sweet chocolate chips                                 
¾ cup white sugar
1-15 oz. can chickpeas, drained                                         
½ tsp baking powder
4 eggs
 
 

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 9-inch round cake pan. Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring occasionally until chocolate is smooth. Combine chickpeas and eggs in food processor or blender and process until smooth. 
Add sugar and baking powder, blend. Pour in melted chocolate, then blend until smooth. Transfer batter to prepared cake pan.
Bake for 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Frost.
 
              Optional toppings: German chocolate frosting, powdered sugar, frosting or fresh berries.
 
                             This is a very moist, rich cake and can be used for any occasion!
 
 


Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 
Servings Per Container 9
Amount Per Serving
Calories  Calories From Fat 
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 
Saturated Fat 
Trans Fat   
Cholesterol 
Sodium 
Total Carbohydrate 
Dietary Fiber 
Sugars 
Protein   
Vitamin A   % Vitamin C   %
Calcium  % Iron  %
* Percentage Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
  Calories 2,000 2,2500
Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
   Saturated Fat Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
   Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
Calories per gram:
      Fat 9   •   Carbohydrate 4   •   Protein 4